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Equestrian Paradise Savor the summer mountains, trails, and meadows on horseback. Find exhilaration with the sun on your face and the breeze at your back as you ride through the cool, green hills. It’s a natural here at the Crossroads of Vermont. After all, the Morgan horse, one of the few breeds of light horses that originated in New England, has its origin here in Vermont. Every Morgan is directly descended from Justin Morgan, a Morgan horse that lived in Vermont during the late 1700’s. True to the nature of the state of its origins, the Morgan horse is noted for its gentle disposition, great stamina, courage, and beauty. Many Morgans were used as hunters, polo ponies, and army horses. Come and travel the crossroads of Vermont on one of these mighty ponies. Horseback riding and riding stables are available in many locations in the area including: • Hawk Inn and Mountain Resort, Rte. 100S, Plymouth. (802) 672-3811. Hourly guided scenic trail rides for all abilities. • Pond Hill Ranch, Castleton. (802) 468-2449. Enjoy scenic mountain trails; pony rides and lessons available. Professional rodeo every Saturday night at 8pm during summer. • High Brook Horse and Harness, Rte. 106, South Woodstock. (802) 457-4677. Lessons, boarding, tack shop. • Horse Amour, Eaton Hill Rd., Castleton. (802) 468-2200. • Kedron Valley Inn Stables, Rte. 106, South Woodstock. (802) 457-1480. Boarding, guided trail rides, lessons. • Riverside Farm Stables, Rt. 100, Pittsfield, (802) 746-8544 (www.riversidefarm.com) at the covered bridge, just 7 miles north of Killington. Create a memorable experience by taking one of our guided mountain trail rides, sunset dinner rides, lessons or hayrides. • The Green Mountain Horse Association, Rte. 106, South Woodstock. (802) 457-1509. Sponsor of the original 100-mile ride, an annual Labor Day event. • Mountain Top Inn, Mountain Top Rd., Chittenden. Vermont Horseback Riding Vacations, (802) 483-2311. Half-day and hour-long trail rides over hundreds of acres. Instruction for novice to experienced riders in English and Western riding, jumping, and dressage.